Katrina Kaif's red hair in Fitoor is one of the most discussed topics on the internet, red not being the key reason here. According to some reports, producers have shelled out close to 55 lakhs to get the perfect red color for Kat's hair.

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Reports suggest that Katrina could not zero down on a local hair stylist who could colour her tresses the exact shade of red she wanted. Instead, she opted for a London-based professional to do the job. Kat's first class tickets and five-star accommodation surely added up to this humongous amount!

55 lakhs is no joke. Hell, I'm still in disbelief. And if you're as mad as I am, here are 8 ways this money could have been put to better use. Things that could've been afforded instead of spending on someone's hair colour. Have a look!

1. The amount could have sponsored hot meals for approximately 3850 poor elders

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2. With a budget of half a crore, almost 2,000 injured stray animals in hospital could've been cured.

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The cost of treatment of one stray is approximately Rs. 2,500! So many strays could've been saved, right?

Differently-abled people consist of 10 percent of the population in India. Over 90% of them are unskilled, unlettered and live in poor socio-economic conditions with no job opportunities either in the government/public or private sectors. A pair of crutches would definitely empower them.

4. Close to 200 talented students from underprivileged families could've been given scholarships to continue their higher education.

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19 out of 100 children in India are out of school. This is mainly because families can’t afford the expense that come with receiving an education. 50 lakhs could've just provided education to a lot of well-deserving students.

5. Approximately 1730 human trafficking victims could've been provided relief and psychological guidance and other facilities at the rehabilitation centres.

The approximate cost of rescuing one human trafficking victim is Rs. 2890! Around 20-65 million people in India are victims of human trafficking in one form or another. Most trafficked girls fall prey to commercial sexual exploitation and are highly at risk of contracting the HIV infection. Abandoned by their families and communities, such girls experience violence and oppression for the rest of their lives. We could have rescued and provided lives to more than 1700 women! Just imagine?

6. ₹5000000 could have provided milk to more than 650 Lakh underprivileged children for a day!

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7. More than 66,000 farmers could've been educated and trained in PATA, which is a method that mixes a variety of legume, cereal and vegetable crops to reap the benefits of the soil’s nutrients.

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PATA is an ancient method that has been helpful for small farmers to sustain their families as well as improve their income. Some reports claim that a farmer commits suicide every 30 minutes in India. While 60% of the population relies on agriculture and agricultural jobs, they still struggle with debts holding high-interest rates. Vidarbha, in the eastern region of Maharashtra, is included in the country’s 250 most backward districts and is often referred to as the ‘suicide belt’ of India due to its high rate of farmer suicides. Training farmers in PATA could've definitely decreased the number of farmer suicides in India.

8. ₹50,00,000 would have helped NGOs conduct more than 1,00,000 blood donation drives.